Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Wildlife Resources
Board
Board of Wildlife Resources
chapter
Game: Waterfowl and Waterfowl Blinds [4 VAC 15 ‑ 260]
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Action:
Waterfowl blinds adjacent to public lands; special sea duck area
Action 6223
 
General Information
Action Summary Proposed amendments would prohibit licensing of non-riparian stationary blinds adjacent to department Wildlife Management Areas and Wildlife Conservation Sites, enabling four (4) regulation sections already prohibiting such licensing to be repealed; prohibit licensing of non-riparian stationary blinds adjacent to certain National Wildlife Refuges; eliminate the requirement that Virginia's "Special Sea Duck Area" only exists when there is a federal special sea duck season and revise the description of the "Special Sea Duck Area" to improve clarity
Chapters Affected Only affects this chapter.
Executive Branch Review This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act, but falls within the Executive Branch and will be reviewed by the Governor's Office.
RIS Project Yes  [7532]
New Periodic Review This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
 
Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage ID Stage Type Status
9985 Proposed Stage complete. Comment period ended 05/24/2023.
10040 Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/17/2023.
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: Cale Godfrey  / Assistant Director, Wildlife Division
Address: 7870 Villa Park Drive
Henrico, VA 23228
Email Address: cale.godfrey@dwr.virginia.gov
Phone: (804)308-4210    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-